What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains …
13 hours ago · That can quickly prompt melting, runoff and flooding and decrease the snowpack needed for California’s water supply. What is a pineapple express? It is a nickname for a strong atmospheric river in the tropical Pacific near Hawaii.
‘Pineapple Express’ arrives in Southern California after pounding …
Feb 5, 2025 · The first of two “Pineapple Express” storms arrived in Southern California early Wednesday after delivering a stronger-than-expected pounding to Northern California, breaking rainfall records ...
'Pineapple Express' among trio of atmospheric river events …
Jan 30, 2025 · 'Pineapple Express' among trio of atmospheric river events impacting California for days Flood Watches are in effect for more than 12 million people, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, through Sunday evening as the first of three atmospheric river storms impacts Northern California over the next several days.
Pineapple express: California to get drenched by back-to-back …
Jan 30, 2024 · The storm is starting out very warm – fueled by moisture from near Hawaii that earns it the moniker of a pineapple express – and will unload mainly rain in all but the absolute highest...
Storm parks over Southern California, flooding roads and causing ... - CNN
Feb 4, 2024 · This strong type of atmospheric river – a long, narrow moisture band that carries saturated air thousands of miles then discharges it like a fire hose – is called a Pineapple Express.
What is the Pineapple Express storm heading toward California?
Jan 31, 2025 · An atmospheric river, known as a "Pineapple Express," is set to bring significant rainfall to parts of California next week, with meteorologists warning that flooding may be possible.
Pineapple Express heads for California with flooding, wind, snow ...
Jan 28, 2024 · LANDSLIDE THREAT HALTS TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO. The atmospheric river, nicknamed the Pineapple Express, makes landfall Wednesday in California, drenching San Francisco through San Diego.
What is the Pineapple Express and why has it drenched California? - BBC
Feb 6, 2024 · What is the Pineapple Express and why has it drenched California? California has been drenched with rain from two separate "atmospheric rivers" in recent days. The heavy rainfall has caused...
First 'Pineapple Express' dumps massive rain into California: …
Feb 1, 2024 · An atmospheric river, also known as a "Pineapple Express," continued to slam into California on Thursday, pounding the state with heavy rain and snow and triggering road closures and...
Pineapple express: Another powerful atmospheric river threatens ... - CNN
Feb 2, 2024 · A second and more powerful atmospheric river -fueled storm is set to bring potentially life-threatening flooding to Southern California from Sunday into next week after an earlier storm already...